governance/stewardship/fiduciary
September 2, 2015by Investment in Japan
Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities
Economy
Japan market opportunity: Hidden in plain sight
“Well described for those who wish to review quickly.”
Governance/Stewardship
To Whom Do Japan’s Most Powerful Turn for Advice? The Sensei of Seaweed
“I don’t think the size of the company really matters when it comes to learning about corporate management,” says Toyota boss? Akio Toyoda. “I’ve learned so much from Mr. Tsukakoshi and his philosophy that steady growth is essential for any company.”
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Japan’s Top University Embraces Silicon Valley Spirit
“Another fact where you might feel changing Japan.”
Recent News
Business
Japan Post asks if freebies can give its IPO a first-class stamp
Japan Pinpoints Toilet Technology as a Way to Improve Quality of Life for Women
Mitsubishi Estate Plans Japan’s Tallest Building
Nomura Wrongfully Dismissed American Executive, Tokyo Court Finds
Nikkei Stirs Global Media Waters in Acquiring the Financial Times
Policy
Kuroda Says Bank of Japan Can Still Achieve Inflation Target
GPIF
Tokyo Stock Declines May Have Woken Sleeping Whale GPIF ? Market Talk
Economy
Japan government downgrades consumer spending, exports as economy stutters
Japan inflation dips but avoids turning negative
In Japan, Foreigners Increasingly Fill Workforce Gaps
Monthly Report of Prospects for Japan’s Economy (September_JRI)
Thoughts on Local Economy Revitalization ( Messages from Keidanren Executives, September 2015 )
Market
‘I’ve never been more bullish about Japan’
BOJ
BOJ chief says Japan on track to shake off deflation
Governance/Stewardship
Shareholder activism grows overseas as US market gets crowded
Abenomics Pays Fat Dividends as Stocks Trounce Bonds for Yields
Toshiba again delays earnings report / Unprecedented move seen as threat to market trust